P1racenews AI automatic summary:
WRC Safari Rally: Sublime Rovanpera tames a wild Safari to head Toyota 1-2
Toyota’s Rovanpera and co-driver Halttunen secured their first victory of the season in Kenya, dominating with a lead of 1m37.8s over teammate Katsuta. M-Sport’s Fourmaux claimed his second career WRC podium in third place, 2m25.1s behind. Rovanpera showcased impressive speed and consistency in navigating Kenya’s tough gravel stages without major delays, ultimately winning all six tests on Friday to build a substantial lead. Katsuta faced challenges with punctures, climbing to second place after issues for competitors Neuville and Evans, despite encountering his own puncture on Sunday. Hyundai’s Neuville finished fifth after battling punctures and reliability issues, ultimately ending the rally with a Power Stage win to extend his championship points. Toyota’s Evans finished fourth after a tumultuous four days marked by multiple punctures, still managing to secure valuable points with a strong push on Sunday.
